Dendrobium Orchids

Dendrobium orchids, also called Den Orchids, are very interesting orchid flowers whose capacity to adapt to several environments and even climates causes them to be the preferred orchids to many growers and orchid lovers.

So vast is the number of dendrobiums that we can consider them as a very broad kind with thousand species and sub-species. The vast majority are epiphytes, that is, their roots cling to a tree, but some are lithophytes, which means that they grow by clinging their roots to a rock.

Regarding decoration and colors, white dendrobiums are very beautiful and elegant to embellish our homes and ourtdoor gardens. However, many dendrobiums display reddish colors like pink, purple and orange.

The difference between how to care for this or that orchid species properly lies chiefly in the amount of water they need. In spring and summer, Dendrobium orchids should be watered quite often, while they need very little water in winter.

Concerning fertilizers, we should know that our dendrobiums do not need to be fertilized in winter. However, it is good for the plant to get some diluted form of fertilizer in spring and summer.

Maybe the most important peculiarity of dendrobiums is the capability to conform themselves to different conditions and environments: in their natural habitat from the dry and hot Australian desert to the Himalayan regions and the humid tropical forests. This makes dendrobium orchids, unlike many other orchid kinds, capable of receiving the direct rays and heat of sun without suffering any harm. What is more, dendrobium orchids demand a big deal of heat and light, so let us do not forget this aspect if we will grow our dendrobium in our garden.

Regarding repotting, it is a good idea to change your dendrobium orchid media once every two or three years.

To sum up, if you like that your orchid flower is exposed to the direct heat and rays of the sun, dendrobium orchids is a very good option to consider growing in your home or garden.

By: George R

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